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Our Captain Qualified First Officer (CQFO) program allows pilots who meet Captain requirements to fly as either a
Captain or a First Officer, depending on the airline’s scheduling needs. If you've spent years waiting to upgrade at another regional, this program is for you.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to start earning PIC time.
CQFO Qualifications
- 2,500 hours total time
- 1,000 hours multi-engine time
- 1,000
FAR Part 121 time (Time can be a combination of Part 121 and Part 135 time.
Time for this qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis.)
CQFO Pay

When Flying as a First Officer
| $50.82 per flight hour ($36.35 per flight hour during training) |
When Flying as a Captain
| $64.74 per flight hour when flying as a Captain |